Dietary Aide

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•GARDENDALE, AL

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences. The Dietary Aide helps prepare food, serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and portion sizes, and maintains clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas while working with residents, staff, and guests. The position requires a current ServSafe or Food Handler certification when required by state or county law, and residency within the service area. The employee must be able to handle the physical demands of the job, perform repetitive tasks continuously, and work around food and cleaning products. HCSG lists benefits available to all employees, including free telemedicine, a prescription discount program, employee assistance programs, earned-wage access through PNC EarnedIt, financial wellness support, hands-on training and support, and career development. Some benefits are not available in Arkansas.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification, when required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service or a kitchen environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing salads.
Serve meals to residents according to dietary needs and portion sizes.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests, providing excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.